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US 9714058 W 19970811

US 69578896 A 19960812

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[origin: WO9806462A1] An interactive target game system for one or more players includes at least one designator (20), in the form of a pistol, held by a player for aiming at a target (24, 32, 36) and operating to simulate shooting at the target. The designator includes a photo-detector (204) for detecting an electromagnetic beam (72) when the designator is accurately aimed at a beam source (76). At least one target (32) viewable by the player for periodically producing an electromagnetic beam (72) which is directed outwardly toward the target (32) is provided. During times that the target (32) is producing a beam (72), a visible signal (76) is produced to alert the player that the target (32) is active. When the designator (20) is accurately aimed at the target (32), a visual and/or audible signal is produced by the designator (20) to indicate that a hit has occured. The designator (20) includes circuitry for developing an electromagnetic beam (133, 237) for transmission in the direction aimed to simulate shooting at targets (504, 512) worn by other players, at beam detectors (100) corresponding to gambling choices which a player may wish to make, or at beam detectors (628) associated with different products (612, 616, 620, 624) which a player may wish to purchase. The designator (20) may also contain circuitry for communication (316) of the device moving outside of a designated area or for voice communication (104).